Insight Report | November 15, 2024 Premium October 2024 US Retail Sales: Nonstore Retailers Lead as Growth AcceleratesIn October 2024, US retail sales (excluding gasoline and automobile sales) grew by over 5% year over year, accelerating from the growth seen in August and September. Using data from the US Census Bureau, we look at total growth trends and performance by sector. Read More
Store Tracker | November 15, 2024 Premium Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 46: Big-Ticket Weakness Claims Another Home RetailerOur Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker series reports on store closures, openings and bankruptcies. This week, we highlight another significant rise in US store closures and detail recent announcements from major retailers. Non-store-closure news includes the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer at REI. Read More
Infographic | November 15, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 46: US Retail and E-Commerce FocusDiscover key data points we are watching in week 46 of 2024. This week, we present highlights from our Market Navigator on US retailing, covering market projections, market share breakdown and e-commerce penetration. Read More
Event Presentation | November 14, 2024 Premium AI’s CORE Revolution—Transforming Business Models and Customer Experience: Insights Presented at YPO Global Business Summit 2024How is AI (artificial intelligence) transforming retail business models and the customer experience? Dive into the CORE revolution with our insights, presented at the YPO Global Business Summit 2024. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Shrink and ORC: US Retailers Continue To Backtrack on Self-Checkout, Shoplifting Soars to Record Levels in England and WalesWe present the latest developments in retail shrink, including new legislation and self-checkout changes in the US, and shoplifting data from the UK. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from selected retailers. Read More
Insight Report | November 14, 2024 Premium Retail Around the World: Singles’ Day 2024—Coresight Research ObservationsCoresight Research is a global company with offices across multiple continents, bringing unique points of view to our retail research. Our Retail Around the World series presents photographs of retail in action from across the globe, taken by members of the Coresight Research team. This report covers our observations of Singles’ Day 2024. Read More
Insight Report | November 13, 2024 Premium Earnings Insights 3Q24, Week 3: Ralph Lauren, Qurate, Wayfair and Others Provide Holiday 2024 Updates Alongside EarningsOur weekly Earnings Insights reports feature highlights from recent management commentary from major US retailers. This week, there are highlights on third-quarter 2024 earnings from companies that reported in the week ended November 10, 2024, including Amazon, Coty, Ralph Lauren, Qurate Retail and Wayfair, among others. Read More
Deep Dive | November 12, 2024 Premium Holiday 2024—Food Finds Favor for Festive Spending: US Consumer Survey InsightsWe analyze new survey findings to track US consumers’ shopping behavior through the fourth quarter. Are consumers getting into the festive spirit? Find out what holiday shoppers are buying and where they are shopping. Plus, we assess overall consumer sentiment to help retailers get ahead this holiday season. Read More
Market Outlook | November 12, 2024 Premium Market Navigator: US Retail and E-Commerce—Seizing Opportunities Amid a Changing LandscapeIn this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US retail and e-commerce market. Dive into our report today to gain insights on emerging ideas and opportunities in US retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market as we head into 2025, and explore the competitive landscape. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Premium Further Stimulus Measures—Are They Moving the Needle on Sentiment?: China Consumer Survey InsightsDiving into new survey data, we assess Chinese consumers’ expectations for their personal finances and the economy, considering China’s stimulus measures. We also present an update on consumer behavior and shopping trends. Read More
Infographic | November 11, 2024 Premium Holiday Survey Bites: US Consumers on Porch Piracy, Preferred Delivery Options and Fulfillment ExpectationsDiscover proprietary survey data on US consumers’ attitudes to last-mile delivery this holiday season, including their concern about porch piracy and their preferences for fast versus reliable delivery. Read More
Deep Dive | November 11, 2024 Free Report AI for Merchandising: Applications, Implementation and Benefits AboundDive into the transformative impact and critical benefits of AI (artificial intelligence) on merchandising within the retail industry, and gain actionable insights on the key steps required to successfully integrate the technology. This research report is made available to non-subscribers through its sponsorship by Board. Read More
Analyst Corner | November 10, 2024 Register for Free Access Analyst Corner: AliExpress Fights for Share of Cross-Border E-Commerce with New Singles’ Day Push—with John MercerIn this week’s Analyst Corner, John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research, discusses moves by China’s AliExpress cross-border e-commerce platform (owned by Alibaba Group) to penetrate Western markets, including through its Singles’ Day promotions. Read More
Company Profile | November 8, 2024 Premium VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) Company ProfileVF Corporation is a US-based brand owner of lifestyle apparel, footwear and related products for men, women and children. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates stores in Canada, China, the UK, the US and over 150 other countries. Read More
Infographic | November 8, 2024 Free Report Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 45: Stores, Stores, StoresDiscover key data points we are watching in week 45 of 2024. This week, we focus on physical retail: How are store closures tracking for 2024 in the UK, the US and Canada? Read More